PSV Eindhoven — Ajax : Match Preview and Prediction for September 21,2025

PSV’s Attacking Dominance

Let’s get straight to the facts. PSV is an attacking powerhouse, currently leading the Eredivisie in goals scored. With an incredible 17 goals in just 5 matches, they boast the most formidable offensive record in the league. Peter Bosz’s side is simply overwhelming opponents, as evidenced by their recent thrilling 5-3 victory over NEC. While they conceded three, scoring five highlights Bosz’s philosophy where offense dictates outcomes.

Key Player Return & Squad Depth

A pivotal factor is the return of Ricardo Pepi. The American forward immediately confirmed his vital importance by bagging two goals in his first start after a spell out. His ability to operate effectively within the penalty area is truly top-tier. Furthermore, Myron Boadu, coming off the bench, also found the net against NEC, underscoring the team’s impressive attacking depth.

Ajax’s Struggles and European Form

This season, PSV and Feyenoord stand out as the primary title contenders, leaving Ajax as a distant third. The club is grappling with significant issues. Earlier this week, they suffered a comprehensive 0-2 defeat to Inter in the Champions League, with the match statistics revealing a stark reality: only 2 shots on target compared to Inter’s 4, and 7 total shots against 14. This loss points to deep-seated systemic problems within the team.

Domestic League Performance & Internal Issues

In the domestic league, Ajax has also been far from brilliant. While they remain unbeaten, they’ve already dropped points twice against ‘Volendam’ and ‘Go Ahead Eagles.’ Such results are quite telling; a club of Ajax’s stature simply shouldn’t be failing to secure maximum points against these types of opponents.

Squad Weaknesses and Key Absences

Internally, the club isn’t much better. The press is buzzing with discussions about a disastrous transfer policy, attributing the current chaos to Sven Mislintat’s legacy. A notable deficiency is the lack of physical prowess, which is critically important in modern top-tier football. Add to this the fact that the participation of key attacking player Steven Berghuis is highly doubtful. In my opinion, the visitors stand little chance here.